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EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

220052430039 · 08/25/2005 · Aracoma Coal Company, LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
Classification
EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Accident type
Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Occupation
Electrician, Lineman
Activity
Electrical maintenance
Injury source
COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
Nature of injury
BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
Body part
EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost
4
Mine experience
1 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Massey Energy Company
Operator
Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
Mine
4608801

Narrative

Member was remounting a tee on a positive set block on the leg jack of a longwall shield. When he removed the staple from the tee, the tee and emulsion fluid spurted away from the leg jack and struck him in the right eye.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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